KOCW

VFR

WASHINGTON-WARREN

WASHINGTON · NORTH CAROLINA

Elev
37.4'
Longest RWY
5,000'05/23
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR22:30Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KOCW
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,037.4'
MSL · field 37.4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 05
H/W +6 · X/W 6 kt R

METAR & TAF KOCW

Current METAR

Observed 22:30Z

KOCW 272230Z AUTO 08008KT 10SM CLR 17/05 A3021 RMK AO2 T01700054
Wind
080° @ 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
17°C / 5°C
Altimeter
30.21 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
-73 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
0 NM NE
VFR sectional
CHARLOTTE
ARTCC
ZDC · WASHINGTON
NOTAM facility
OCW (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JOSHUA WATERS
Address
200 AIRPORT ROAD, WASHINGTON NC 27889-9681

Flight service · Hours

FSS RDU
RALEIGH1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-SAT · 0800-1700
  • SUN · 1000-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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080° · 8 kt
RWY 05
029°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
6 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 05

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 05 · 029° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,037 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
05/23Favored29° / 209°5,000 ftASPHStandard L
17/35147° / 327°5,000 ftASPH-CONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
05PAPI 2-box left(3°)43', trees, 665' from thr, 253' R of cntrln, slope 10
23PAPI 2-box left(3.75°)17', road, 348' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 8
1739', pole, 325' from thr, 254' R of cntrln, slope 3
3516', trees, 501' from thr, 20' R of cntrln, slope 18

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 05
LE
OCW
110.9
LOC RWY 05
KOCW · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA1+
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
AMB,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Deer and birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Taxiways are not lighted.Show FAA
  • There is a 120-foot or higher tower 3700 feet or more from runway 5 threshold on the centerline.Show FAA
  • Runway 17/35 is unlighted.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Cherry Point Approach at 252-466-5960.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 05/23 are preset on low intensity; to increase intensity and activate precision approach path indicators on runways 05 and 23 and runway end identifier lights on runways 05 and 23, use the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFuel with 100 low lead is available with 24-hour credit card service.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 17The displaced threshold is not marked at the stated distance of 500 feet but at 1073 feet on the runway.Show FAA
  • 23The approach ratio is 17 to 1 to the displaced threshold.Show FAA
  • 17The approach ratio is 18 to 1 to the displaced threshold due to 127-foot trees 2597 feet from the displaced threshold offset 5 feet right of centerline.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 2For service after hours call 252-946-3900.Show FAA
  • 2The airport is unattended on New Year's Day, Easter, July 4th, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KOCW

Answer card
ICAO
KOCW
Name
WASHINGTON-WARREN
Location
WASHINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA
Elevation
37.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,037.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
05/23 · 5,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
080° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 05

Washington-Warren Airport sits in Washington, North Carolina. Field elevation is 37.4 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is 5,000 ft. There is no control tower. The field has one ILS approach to runway 05. Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at about 1,037 ft MSL here.

Washington-Warren Airport has one on-field FBO. Washington-Warren Airport carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Fuel is available with 24-hour credit card service. For after-hours service, call the airport at (252) 946-3900. The airport is unattended on New Year's Day, Easter, July 4th, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

A few published remarks matter for planning. Deer and birds are on and near the airport. Taxiways are not lighted. Runway 17/35 is unlighted. Runway 05/23 has medium intensity lights preset to low. Use CTAF to raise intensity. That also activates the PAPI and runway end identifier lights on 05 and 23. There is a 120-foot or higher tower on the centerline near the runway 05 threshold. The airport also has displaced threshold and approach slope notes on both ends. Review the current Chart Supplement before arrival. This is a non-towered field with Cherry Point Approach handling clearance delivery.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KOCW?
Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston traffic, use 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is about 1,037 ft MSL at this field elevation.
Does KOCW have an ILS approach?
Yes. The airport has 1 ILS approach. It is for runway 05.
Which runway is the longest at Washington-Warren Airport?
Both runways are 5,000 ft long. Runway 17/35 is asphalt-concrete. Runway 05/23 is asphalt.
Is KOCW towered?
No. KOCW is a non-towered airport. Use CTAF 122.7 for traffic calls and runway lighting control.
What fuel is available on the field at KOCW?
Washington-Warren Airport carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. It also has 24-hour credit card fuel service.
How do you turn up the runway lights at KOCW?
Runway 05/23 lights are preset on low intensity. Use the common traffic advisory frequency to increase intensity. That also activates the PAPI and runway end identifier lights on 05 and 23.
Are there any runway or obstacle issues to know about at KOCW?
Yes. Published remarks call out deer and birds near the airport. They also note a tower near the runway 05 threshold plus tree and approach-slope notes on both ends. Review the current Chart Supplement before you fly in.
Who do I call for after-hours service at KOCW?
Call (252) 946-3900. The airport remarks also say the field is unattended on New Year's Day, Easter, July 4th, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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